Elementary Schools in Woodford County

Summary:

The Woodford County elementary school system consists of 4 schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. Based on the available data, Southside Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, consistently outpacing the county and state averages on state assessments. The school ranked 106 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools in 2024-2025, the highest ranking among the 4 schools, and has been rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger over the past 3 school years.

The other schools in the Woodford County elementary system had more mixed performance, with Huntertown Elementary School and Northside Elementary School showing stronger results than Simmons Elementary School in most areas. Notably, all 4 schools had a concerning 25.0% chronic absenteeism rate in the 2024-2025 school year, which is above the state average and an area the district should address.

The data also reveals differences in student demographics and resource allocation across the schools. Simmons Elementary had the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 61.63% in 2023-2024, indicating a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, while Southside Elementary had the lowest rate at 33.05%. Spending per student and student-teacher ratios also varied, suggesting potential inequities in funding and staffing that the district should examine to ensure all students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.

District Detail

330 Pisgah Pk
Versailles, KY 40383-9214

(859) 879-4600

SchoolDigger Rank:
24^th of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 4,064

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)			KSA Reading (2025)			KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 Troy Pike	Versailles	40383	Woodford County	Woodford County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 879-4660	607	36	16.7	41.4%	486 (80.1%)	8 (1.3%)	70 (11.5%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.9%)	79.8	106^th of 685 public elementary schools	84.5%		73	135^th of 685 public elementary schools	80.3%	29	69.0	51.0	47.0	65.0	62.0	66.0	47.0	65.0	55.0	65.0	$25,664	$888	$292	$1,179	$10,524	$2,566	$13,090
Northside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Northside Dr	Midway	40347	Woodford County	Woodford County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 879-4690	360	25	14.3	50.0%	270 (75.0%)	13 (3.6%)	55 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.1%)	50.2	335^th of 685 public elementary schools	51.1%		68.8	178^th of 685 public elementary schools	74.0%	157	43.0	44.0	36.0	48.0	54.0	56.0	39.0	31.0	40.0	51.0	$26,484	$740	$295	$1,035	$11,473	$2,460	$13,933
Simmons Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	830 Tyrone Pike	Versailles	40383	Woodford County	Woodford County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 879-4670	415	29	14.1	71.8%	222 (53.5%)	34 (8.2%)	119 (28.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (9.2%)	55	297^th of 685 public elementary schools	56.6%		62.3	232^nd of 685 public elementary schools	66.1%	65	44.0	49.0	51.0	53.0	55.0	54.0	40.0	35.0	39.0	42.0	$27,735	$1,070	$305	$1,375	$12,043	$2,805	$14,849
Huntertown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Woodburn Hall Drive	Versailles	40383	Woodford County	Woodford County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 879-4680	443	31	14.1	43.6%	331 (74.7%)	4 (0.9%)	81 (18.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.2%)	70.4	170^th of 685 public elementary schools	75.2%		74.7	123^rd of 685 public elementary schools	82.0%	47	59.0	51.0	45.0	55.0	59.0	55.0	59.0	60.0	40.0	56.0	$26,810	$1,013	$358	$1,371	$11,347	$2,511	$13,858

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District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Fayette County	7.88 mi	83	74^th
Anderson County	9.72 mi	7	54^th
Franklin County	10.79 mi	16	93^rd
Jessamine County	11.75 mi	14	51^st
Scott County	13.75 mi	17	73^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.